Friday, 25 December 2009

This year, it has been the weirdest Christmas ever...or was it extraordinary???

I don't know. First of all, I am in a strange country, England. So,there were new culture to learn, new people to get acquainted with,family I could not meet, new weather and environment, and differentfestive atmosphere. It was just beyond me and I am just so overwhelmedwith everything. Father Christmas??? He brought me presents and it wasmy first time in my many years to wake up with excitement forChristmas, just like a little child.

Then, it was all about food and relaxing at home after the Christmasservice at church in the morning. And, for the very first time sincemy stay here, it was a tremendously relaxing day and fulfilling day.It was simply great. It was all about eating what you like, watchingthe tele, not worrying about the next day.

I do wish that this day would last longer but, it is approaching itsend now and, I just wish it could have been slightly longer. The bestgift??? The day itself and one of my favourite presents was the littlesnuggly dog...I thought of naming it Snowy, what do you think?

Another incredible thing was being in touch with a friend whom I havenot been in touch for nearly 5 years now. It was ... incredible.Anyway, I thank God that I am warm and healthy and had a wonderfulChristmas today. Thank you Jesus!

Friday, 16 October 2009

Writing letters nowadays seems so distant and foreign. Everyone talksabout emails, blogs, text messages and so on. Well, I have evenreceived only forwarded emails or rather, chain mails from somepeople, or an email with just one phrase.

No, I am not complaining or saying that it is no good, but I just feltI would love to get "letter", even once a month. Recently, I have beenwriting home via emails regularly, which I made it a point to do so,and these emails come in the form of letters/journals of what ishappening here. However, it means more than that.

Mum only reads Chinese and understands it perfectly. I speak Chinesebut, I don't write it at all. With all these writing for home, thereis one person who does not get to read; mum. But, thanks be to God, Ifound a friend who is willing to help me translate my letters intoChinese so that mum and dad can read them. At times, I wonder ifanyone reads my email because no reply came my way.

Now things have changed. I know deep down, even if I don't get anyreply from a single person, I know for sure that someone is expectingmy weekly letter; mum and dad. With this in mind, I shall continue towrite and for sure, they would be very glad to hear from me, theirbeloved princess who is far, far away from home.

Monday, 5 October 2009

This morning was the third time I go into the school assembly of HighErcall Primary. However, the previous two times my participation wasvery minimal and, I was mainly observing.

This morning, it is different. we thought it would be good for me toshare about the mid-autumn festival of the Chinese, and tell thechildren the legend behind the festival as well as what is thetradition we Chinese do during such celebration.

On top of that, since I was going to teach them a new song, weconveniently arranged for me to play the piano while the children werefiling into the school hall. It was great!!! They were so amazed andso glad to have live music to accompany them in.

The story telling went so well, they was simply fascinated and weshowed them the mooncake. And, I taught them the song "God Is So Good"accompanied by the piano of course. We had great fun.

The assembly ended with me playing on the piano again while they filedout of the hall. What a good experience!!! Next week, we would explorea new topic and hopefully, they could have some fun learning newthings again!!!

God is so good, hallelujah!God is so good, hallelujah!God is so good, is so good to me.

Friday, 2 October 2009

I think this is an accumulation of tiredness from many days out... Iam so tired now even half past ten, and am ready for bed anytime.But..., again I have to crawl out from my working attire into theslumberland attire... what a hassle...

Anyway, had a good day in Birmingham. I had Malaysian food; Fried koayteow and my friend had Nasi Lemak. It was funny but, it was definitelygood. Then, another harvest and another harvest supper. In Birmingham,we went to the Chinese supermarket and I managed to find mooncakes,omochi, and spoke some Cantonese.

Later on, I met a Malaysian on the street who was getting me to buy anew SIM card. Well, I did buy the SIM card and we spoke in Mandarin,very satisfied and he is from Johore. It is always good to meetsomeone who sounds familiar.

I am so Chinese, just very Chinese and it is a bonus to be able tospeak Chinese in one day!!! Thank God!!!

Suddenly, twelve months seem so long and so distant, but I know it isgoing to do me good. I just have to face it.

Wednesday, 23 September 2009

It is not exactly cold today, however, since last night, I have beenfeeling rather chilly. The temperature outside is only 15 and insidethe house, it is suppose to be 20 degree and, I am all chilled up,since last night. At moments, I can even feel my teeth are tempted tochatter a little.

Now, during my welcome service last evening, a number of people fromthe deanery (meaning a few churches)turned and, my singing went verywell. And o..., I just like the hymns that were put in, they justspoke what I have on my mind.

It was a brilliant experience and I have never sung like that before.Hallelujah!!!

I am going out for a little prayer walk later but now, need to set upmy own schedule for work. Till then!!!

Tuesday, 22 September 2009

Frankly speaking, I am not sure what would happen twelve months downthe road. But, now everything is in a mess.

I miss piano a lot, and how I wish that there is a piano for me toplay on, a full-size piano/keyboard so that I could play Chopin and soon.

Will sing for my own welcome service this evening and feeling terriblynervous about it. I hope it would turn out well and I could cope withthe higher notes.

Do pray for a good piano to come my way.

What is in the plan???1. Church planting for Bratton2. Working with young children3. Helping in the music/worship ministry for the deanery4. Help out to refine the services for the VIP's within the Diocese

Monday, 21 September 2009

The first week in England has been all right, however, it is toochilly and I am getting miserable.

First, there is no piano to practise on. There is a keyboard set upfor me,but it is lacking one octave or two, and that makes playing solimited. I miss my dear piano a lot.

On the happy note, my host actually took the effort to make me feelmore at home and orientated with the house by putting together thelayout of the house using the lego set. It is a lot of fun and Ireally appreciate that as now I could always refer to my map wheneverI am lost. I will try taking pictures of those.

Next, I am going to be involved with the setting up of a new churchwithin the deanery and that is very exciting. Well, basically it islike starting a baby and hopefully, see it grow!!! Something I do lookforward to and, I do want to be more involved.

Friday, 12 June 2009

May has come by and left me, and June is slipping by very quickly too. There is always a tear hanging within, but it has not fallen, not yet.
I can't chase back the time that has run away, but what can I do to keep up with its pace? Waiting waiting waiting, what do I really want??? Can someone tell me what is happening in my life now? No, noone can but, only God knows what is in His plan.
I want to cease the present, I want to catch the rainbow and I want to be me. So, what is missing? Maybe nothing really...
Would you pray with me and let me know what God says at the end? Papa God, hear me and show me thine way!!! I can't even cry now for there is no reason to cry but, there is the urge to shed a tear, funny me.

Thursday, 23 April 2009

During my younger days, I was so obsessed with books, and would evenread them while attendin my classes in school. However, myunderstanding of English during that time was so limited, and I alwayswonder how did I enjoy those books.

Somehow, with the limited comprehension of English, many scenes fromthese books are still remembered vividly in my mind. That's one goodthing about reading wit great imaginations!!! And, I also rememberthat while I was reading some of the books, they were also shown on TVas movies series. Some of these books are:

I do not know why these books stay in me, but I would love to readthem once again. I know some I could get as audioboks or ebooks, butsome are so difficult to find. Maybe you could help? I have read 'Anneof Green Gables' for the fourth time!!! But now, really wish to read'The Scapegoat' once again.

I know there are so many books worth reading, icluding those classic.Well, maybe I coud start working on that.

Friday, 3 April 2009

This title really reminds me of the famous song by the Beegee's! It isa beautiful song and I like it so much. Well, the first of May marks abrand-new beginning for me, and a new chapter in my life.

I never thought that I would really embark on a journey to UK, and onan uncertain mission; volunteering. So, the countdown has begun andthe preparation is in full swing!!! I truly hope that everything wouldgo on smoothly and I would find favour in the tasks I need tocomplete. Suddenly, there is excitement, nervousness, anxiety,reluctance, happiness, all in one. What a complicated feeling in myheart.

Well, as I observed before, April has always been a "new beginning"for the different stage of my life, there is always a difference. Sameas now, April fool's day was not a fool for me, it was a memorableday!!! The letter from UK arrived which means I could proceed with myvisa application and I am really moving forward!!!

Things I plan to do in the near future:

* Record my songs and compositions* Journal my journey in life and in music* Assist those who needs my help* Continue my journey in music education

You are the witness to my plans and God has the full control. I praythat God would give me strength, wisdom, and the life to carry theseplans!!! I love God! I love my life! And I love the precious peoplearound me!!!

Wednesday, 25 March 2009

The babies are playing still, the little one is crying for attentionand the bigger ones are trying to fill their time with playing.

Today is definitely a sad day... my sister-in-law's dad has justpassed away this early afternoon. It was a painful and quickexperience... or should I say process??? Somehow, process sounds soinhumane that I don't feel like using it. The kids went back to themother's hometown for a week during the school holidays. They returnedon Sunday. THen, on Monday, M's dad was admitted into hospital. Thiswas when all the to and fro the hospital began... a nervous andpainful experience.

Last evening, his sickness intensified and M had to rush to hospitalto prepare for the worst. It was still okay. This morning, she wentagain, worrying all the time. Then, the doctor told them that asurgery could be done and M's dad agreed to have it.

Friday, 20 March 2009

When inspiration comes, I can't sit on it, I have to act on it.Writing this my heart is istruggling to stay down... because I have toget the minutes done before they come after me!!!

I have dreaded this minuting simply because it is not easy and ...with the style the meeting goes, I find it so confusing at times. But,if I have been trusted with the job, then, I have to carry it out. Godhelp me!!!